GAME:  #803 Depaul vs #804 Providence
TIME:    12/27/2020 – 4:30p EST
SPREAD:   Providence -7
TOTAL:      143

The DePaul Blue Demons (1-0) have their first conference game against the Providence Friars (5-3) at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. EST. Providence lost to Butler by a score of 64-70 while DePaul played their first and only game of the season against Western Illinois and won by a score of 91-72. These teams met twice last season with Providence winning both games by scores of 65-66 and 93-55. 

DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS

DePaul Blue Demons scored 91 points on 59.0% shooting from the floor including 50.0% from the three-point range. On defense, DePaul only allowed 72 points on only 38.0% shooting from the field. 

PROVIDENCE FRIARS

Providence is scoring 73.9 PPG on 45.8% shooting from the floor. On defense, Providence allows 71.1 PPG on 44.9% shooting from the floor.

TRENDS(covers.com)

DEPAUL

• Over is 6-0 in Blue Demons last 6 games following a straight-up win.
• Over is 5-1 in Blue Demons last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Over is 5-1 in Blue Demons’ last 6 road games.

PROVIDENCE

• Over is 5-0 in Friars last 5 overall.
• Over is 5-1 in the Friars’ last 6 games following an ATS loss.
• Friars are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight-up loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
• Road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

DEPAUL vs PROVIDENCE PREDICTION

The DePaul Blue Demons have only played one game however they return most of their best players from last season including Charlie Moore who averages 22 points per game. Charlie Moore is the type of player that can take over a game. These two teams tend to play each other close and given the fact that Depaul has only played one game this season is causing this line to inflate for the Friars. Providence is coming off a tough loss at Butler and they play Bulldogs again in just a few days. Look for the Blue Demons to come into this game prepared with a lot more motivation than the Friars. The Bookie is rolling with the DePaul Blue Demons to cover the spread in a high scoring game. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:         Depaul +7 / Over 143
Fade the Public:  Depaul / Under
Sharp Action:      no data